Which one among the following statements with respect to the atomic number of an atom is correct ?
The number of neutrons is same as atomic number
The sum of electrons and neutrons is same as atomic number
The number of protons is same as atomic number
The sum of protons and neutrons is same as atomic number
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UPSC CAPF – 2024
– It represents the number of positive charges (protons) in the nucleus.
– In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons.